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Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program

What is Peer Assisted Learning?

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is a peer-facilitated learning enhancement model designed to impact the way students learn difficult content in a specific course. PAL is attached to course sections to provide students with a systematic and structured approach for processing the course material assigned by the instructor. During PAL sessions, students work together to gain a deeper understanding of the course content. The environment is informal and students are encouraged to discuss course content and share study strategies. Participation is voluntary.

 

Peer Assisted Learning Sessions- Spring 2024

(click on each course below to see schedule)

  • CHE 132
    Saif

    Saif

    Tuesdays

    2:30-3:50pm

    Harriman 206

    Taylor

    Taylor

    Wednesdays

    1:00-2:20pm

    Harriman 206

  • MAP 103
    Abby

    Abby

    Mondays

    2:00-3:20pm

    Harriman 210

    Alina

    Alina

    Tuesdays

    10:00am-11:20am

    Harriman 210

  • MAT 123
    Gabby

    Gabby

    Thursdays

    4:10-5:30pm

    Harriman 206

    Olivia

    Olivia

    Mondays

    2:30-3:50pm

    Harriman 206

  • MAT 125
    Hayden

    Hayden

    Wednesdays

    2:00-3:20pm

    Harriman 210

    Maria

    Maria

    Thursdays

    2:30-3:50pm

    Harriman 206

  • MAT 126
    Brajesh

    Brajesh

    Tuesdays

    4:00-5:20pm

    Harriman 206

    Megan

    Megan

    Wednesdays

    11:00am-12:20pm

    *no session 3/25/2024

    Harriman 210

 

PAL- Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about PAL

What do Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders do?

PAL Leaders are students who have done well in the course and who have undergone extensive PAL training to plan effective sessions. PAL Leaders attend the class to keep up with the course content, and model effective student practices and attitudes. During a Peer Assisted Learning session, the PAL Leader engages students using interactive learning strategies, which encourage involvement, comprehension, and synthesis of subject content.

How do you participate?

While it is preferred that you attend the PAL session of the PAL Leader assigned to your lecture, students can attend any (or all) of the sessions.  Simply show up!   PAL Sessions are limited to the first 25 students!

Good to Know:

This program is a collaborative effort involving the Academic Success & Tutoring Center and the  Department of Mathematics.

This service is modeled after Supplemental Instruction, an academic assistance program created by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For more information about Supplemental Instruction, please visit the website of the International Center for Supplemental Instruction.